You're invited to a ball

To your surprise, you receive an invitation to a ball, organized by the King of Francois himself. Despite what people may say about a ball, it always had a purpose and wouldn't be held just like that; from wanting to showoff one's wealth, to introducing one's offspring in the noble's circle and even to find a future spouse.

The ball that King Louis would host was a diplomatic action, as it would involve neighboring countries.

"What do you think, Deitrich? Is there going to be a trap?"

"I don't think so, My Lord. If anything, the security would be heavy to ensure your safety. If something happens to you, it will be blamed on him as the host."

"Why the ball, then?"

"The king may want to meet you personally, amidst the public event. If he invited only you to come, other countries may take a dim view of that."

"Makes sense," As hosting a ball was something prestigious, the king didn't want to give you the chance of holding one just so that he could come and meet you; in essence,he viewed himself as above you and thus you had to come to meet him. "Of course, I have to go with my escorts."

"Certainly."

"Anything I should know?"

"I heard that one Lord Jean-Marc Borque of Coursart is coveting King Louis' throne, and is one of the Queen Claudia's lovers."

"Interesting," You heard some monarchs marry for political purposes and to produce heirs. After that, they wouldn't have anything to do with their wife or husband, and instead have affairs with lovers on the side. "Maybe Lord Borque will come meet me as well. Any sword turned to face inward is one less facing toward our country."

"That's very much true, My Lord."